Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth in Byron Bay, Australia on Jan. 14, 2025.Photo:Media-Mode / SplashNews

Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky spotted playing ball at the beach in Byron Bay with mates.

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Chris Hemsworthmay have taken a hiatus from the MCU, but he’s maintaining his superhero physique.

The Thor actor was spotted with his wife,Elsa Pataky, enjoying the Australian sunshine in Byron Bay on Tuesday, Jan. 14. TheSexiest Man Alivealum andFast and Furiousactress were photographed on the sandy beach playing football with a couple of their friends.

At the beach, Hemsworth, 41, showed off his muscular physique in gray swim trunks and draped an animal print towel across his shoulders. Meanwhile, Pataky, 48, wore a high-cut white one-piece swimsuit and a black baseball cap.

Chris Hemsworth in Byron Bay, Australia on Jan. 14, 2025.Media-Mode / SplashNews

Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky spotted playing ball at the beach in Byron Bay with mates.

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He explained to Barrymore that he and Pataky opt for an “active” lifestyle. “You want to have similar interests,” he said, adding, “Having the same interests and the same enthusiasm for the outdoors and sports and so on just keeps it interesting.”

Hemsworth is also the founder of theCentr fitness program.

Since they first met, the couple have welcomedthree children: twin boys Sasha and Tristan, 10, and daughter India Rose, 12.

Elsa Pataky in Byron Bay, Australia on Jan. 14, 2025.Media-Mode / SplashNews

Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky spotted playing ball at the beach in Byron Bay with mates.

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Throughout their relationship, the two continue to express their individual gratitude for the other and celebrate the other’s accomplishments. In May 2024, Hemsworth received a star on Hollywood Boulevard andthanked his wife for her support throughout the years.

source: people.com